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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 23, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz Rollout

The sun rises behind the Soyuz launch pad shortly before the Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft is rolled out by train to the...

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NASA image: Pattern of downstream eddies in stratocumulus clouds over Pacific Ocean
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Aug 1, 1973

Pattern of downstream eddies in stratocumulus clouds over Pacific Ocean

SL3-121-2371 (July-September 1973) --- A pattern of downstream eddies in the stratocumulus clouds over the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2691
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May 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sun rises over the Press Site in Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Moon rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 9, 2006

Space Shuttle Projects

Signifying the continuing assembly of the International Space Station (ISS), the STS-116 crew patch depicts the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0845
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Students from Ronald McNair Magnet School, Cocoa, Fla., follow the path of the Space...

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NASA image: 2013 Supermoon
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Jun 23, 2013

2013 Supermoon

A supermoon rises behind the Washington Monument, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Washington. This year the Supermoon is...

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NASA image: 100 Lunar Days - Part I
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Oct 6, 2017

100 Lunar Days - Part I

In October of 2017, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) celebrates one hundred days of collecting scientific data at...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0643
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Mar 27, 2001

KSC01pp0643

A worker on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, watches as the canister that surrounded the Mars...

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NASA image: STS-114 landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Aug 9, 2005

STS-114 landing at Edwards Air Force Base

STS114-S-048 (9 August 2005) --- The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards...

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NASA image: 2013 Supermoon
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Jun 23, 2013

2013 Supermoon

A supermoon rises behind the Washington Monument, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Washington. This year the Supermoon is...

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NASA image: STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0643
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Mar 27, 2001

KSC-01PP-0643

A worker on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, watches as the canister that surrounded the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1335
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Feb 11, 2015

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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rises from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Rollout
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Sep 23, 2014

Expedition 41 Rollout

The sun rises behind the Soyuz launch pad as the Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft is rolled out by train to the launch pad...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Liftoff
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Aug 18, 2017

TDRS-M Liftoff

As the Sun rises at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

The Sun rises as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft stand vertical at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis Mobile Launcher II
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Apr 23, 2025

Artemis Mobile Launcher II

NASA’s mobile launcher 2 team, led by contractor Bechtel National Inc., integrated Module 7 onto the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 1, 2024

What's Up: April 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in April 2024? Catch Mars and Saturn rising, and Jupiter hangs out with Comet...

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NASA image: Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L
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Dec 15, 2014

Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L

NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander rises above a cloud of dust as it takes off on free flight test No. 15 at...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Stephen Merkowitz
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Stephen Merkowitz

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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